To conduct a proper valuation of your business, we require certain documents from you. Below is a list of items that we would typically request from you during the valuation process. Keep in mind that we may request additional documentation depending on the nature of the mandate. Your corporate accountant may be able to assist you with the valuation request list.
- Articles of Incorporation, amendments thereto, and company by-laws, if any.
- The following financial documents for the most recent 5 years, to the extent available:
- Financial statements;
- Corporate income tax returns;
- Notice of Assessments;
- T4 and T4A slips and summary;
- T5 slips
- Grouped trial balances and adjusting journal entries
- Details of non-arm's length payments
- Interim financial statements for the fiscal period from the beginning of the most recent fiscal year to the Valuation Date.
- Shareholders agreement(s)
- Rental and lease agreement(s)
- Insurance contract(s)
- Loan/banking agreement(s)
- A detailed description of the business activities from incorporation to the current date, including a discussion about the risk factors, positive and negative, associated with your business that are known to you.
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for your company. You can search www.naics.com for the code.